Weekend Open Thread
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Sales of note for 7/29/25
(See all of the latest workwear sales at Corporette!)
- Nordstrom – The Anniversary Sale is open for everyone — here’s our roundup! (ends 8/3)
- Ann Taylor – 50% off wear-now styles + $50 off dresses and shoes + extra 60% off sale
- Banana Republic Factory – Up to 50% off everything + extra 20% off
- Eloquii – $19+ select styles + extra 45% off all sale
- J.Crew – Up to 50% off summer styles + extra 50% off sale
- J.Crew Factory – Extra 70% off clearance
- M.M.LaFleur – 25% off all previous flash sale items! Try code CORPORETTE15 for 15% off.
- Spanx – Free shipping on everything
- Talbots – 25% off your entire purchase + extra 50% markdowns on top of that
And — here are some of our latest threadjacks of interest – working mom questions asked by the commenters!!
- The concept of “backup care” is so stupid…
- I need tips on managing employees in BigLaw who have to leave for daycare pickup…
- I’m thinking of leaning out to spend more time with my family – how can I find the perfect job for that?
- I’m now a SAHM and my husband needs to step up…
- How can I change my thinking to better recognize some of my husband’s contributions as important, like organizing the shed?
- What are your tips to having a good weekend with kids, especially with little kids? Do you have a set routine or plan?
Bingo? I think 6 year olds would love it! Or those craft kits they sell (dinosaur bones, sticker mosaics, etc), some fun board games?
Wiki Stix! Awesome and available on Amazon — my go-to in this situation. Also coloring stuff.
I know the weekend moms thread isn’t used much…but just in case…
Help! We are hosting my 6 year olds birthday at a restaurant with his basketball teammates and families. This is a family friendly restaurant but not with kid “activities” (not chuck-e-cheese or something). It’s not ideal but it’s what worked.
Are there any activities I can do to keep the kids occupied and not running wild? Something table friendly? Any brilliant ideas out there?